CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
- Risk
- A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage battery may have been built with a battery cell electrode that was cut to the wrong size during manufacturing. This can cause an electrical short circuit inside the battery cell.
A short circuit in the battery cell increases the risk of fire. Owners should take the safety warning seriously and act on the recall promptly.
The repair is free. An authorized BMW dealer will replace the affected battery cell module at no charge. You can check your VIN for open recalls and contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 745e | 2022 |
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